The real delta story bay delta conservation plan bdcp community forum monday, november 4, 20 10. Bay delta conservation plan independent science advisors. Bec, as a member of the environmental water caucus ewc supports the responsible exports plan alternative by the environmental water caucus view or download the butte county board of supervisors came out in august against the preferred bay delta conservation plan bdcp option. Plan provides a comprehensive conservation strategy for the sacramentosan joaquin delta delta. Bdcp abbreviation stands for bay delta conservation plan. The department acts as consortium, coordinating the activities and interests of the state government of california and the u. Dec 16, 2010 ultimately the fate of the degraded delta will be decided in a forum known as the bay delta conservation plan, where talks between federal and state officials and various constituencies over the. Economic analyses conducted on the bay delta conservation plan. The calfed baydelta program, also known as calfed, is a department within the government of california, administered under the california resources agency. Bay delta conservation plan update jljuly 26, 2011. The bad news is that the state is not embracing these solutions in its proposed bay delta conservation plan, instead falling back on the failed approaches of the last century that rely on taking. Bdcp conservation strategy comprehensive ecosystem approach provides best opportunities to meet co. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more.
Bay delta conservation plan california waterfix san francisco. Federal register notice of availability of the final. Sherman island is 10 feet below sea level, due to the drainage of wetlands in the delta which has dried out its peat soils, resulting in land subsidence. Fishing and conservation groups sue to block delta tunnels. As a habitat conservation plan and natural community conservation plan, the bdcp is a regional conservation. Why nrdc opposes the bay delta conservation plan by doug. The calfed bay delta program, also known as calfed, is a department within the government of california, administered under the california resources agency. Our recommendations are not binding, and are not intended to either question. The bay delta conservation plan bdcp and its impacts on regional sustainability in the north state. The plan is designed to provide for the conservation of sensitive species. The folks who drew up the bay delta conservation plan bdcp have a webpage that publishes answers on a weekly basis to questions about the looming megaproject that would redirect water from the sacramento and san joaquin rivers through two tunnels to farmers, businesses and thirsty californians to the south and west.
The status quo condition in the delta is unacceptable, and without action, will result in the inexorable decline of the delta ecosystem and the species it supports. Jan 01, 2005 the governance and financing of the bay delta conservation plan. Printed copies are also available at the following delta libraries. The intent of the isa process is to ensure that the plan has access to the best available science. Governor jerry brown released the draft bay delta conservation plan.
What is the abbreviation for bay delta conservation plan. Endangered species act esa requires analysis of alternatives in a habitat conservation plan that may avoid or reduce the take see box below for definition of take of various species covered by the bdcp. Delta conservation framework california department of. The state of california recognizes threats to the delta as well as the need to better manage existing resources to meet future demand. But i believe it is the most realistic plan yet conceived to right the tremendous injuries weve inflicted upon the deltas natural environment over the last 150 years. Bay delta conservation plan california waterfix documents san. Training manual for small business management december 2005 project coordinating unit. If you experience a problem reading a document with assistive technology, please contact us. Bdcp chapter 9 alternatives to take bay delta conservation plan bdcp the u. Fishing and conservation groups sue to block delta tunnels project.
Overview of the issues committee background this is the third in a series of hearing on the bay delta conservation plan bdcp. The north state water alliance alliance provides detailed comments today on the bay delta conservation plan bdcp and the related environmental documents. On april 30th, the senate natural resources and water committee and the senate select. The civilian conservation corps and millions of other books are available for. The bay delta conservation plan was a habitat conservation plan.
The bay delta and the twin tunnels butte environmental council. Delta conservation framework public draft documents 9262017 are available for download below. The baydelta conservation plan bdcp and its impacts on. In spite of minor changes, tunnel plan is still a water grab by dan bacher the california department of water resources dwr officials today unveiled changes to governor jerry browns bay delta conservation plan bdcp to build the giant twin tunnels, including the elimination of the northern pumping plants at the proposed water intakes on the sacramento river. Mcewan states, will the bay delta conservation plan be the savior of the delta. No bay delta tunnels campaign cspa news and archives. Water movement in the sacramentosan joaquin delta our delta duration.
Understanding the bay delta conservation plan part 1 save the. Jerry meral blogs on the delta controversy and the bay delta. The bureau of reclamation reclamation, in coordination with the california department of water resources dwr, has prepared a final environmental impact reportfinal environmental impact statement final eireis for the bay delta conservation plan california waterfix pursuant to the. Bay delta conservation plans terminal flaws remain. Reviewing the science of the bay delta conservation plan. As a habitat conservation plan, this project would have safe harbor from state and federal esa requirements for fifty years. The bay delta conservation plan is a permitting process for longterm project permits for the sacramentosan joaquin delta that centers on coequal goals of species conservation and improving water supplies and delivery. Points of agreement for continuing into the planning process november 16, 2007 1. Jan 23, 2014 gayle vaughan is a resident of the north bay area and an avid sailor. The proposed bay delta conservation plan is the wrong. Jerry meral has posted a threepart blog series over at the bay delta conservation plan website which covers the history of the controversy in the delta, from development of the state water project to present day. The bay delta conservation plan is a permitting process for longterm project permits for the sacramentosan joaquin delta that centers on coequal goals of. Lessons from areawide, multiagency habitat conservation plans.
Dec 15, 2010 the draft plan is intended to serve as the basis for a 50year permit under the federal endangered species act and state natural communities conservation planning act for the operation of delta export pumping projects. Bay delta conservation plan bdcp chapter 9 alternatives to take. Ultimately the fate of the degraded delta will be decided in a forum known as the bay delta conservation plan, where talks between federal and state officials and various constituencies over the. In this highly altered environment, several fish species have declined to the lowest population numbers in their recorded histories. Bay delta conservation plan delta restoration and mitigation programs ecosystem restoration.
Courtland, clarksburg, walnut grove, isleton, and rio vista. The governance and financing of the bay delta conservation. Chapter 4 is a detailed discussion on the natural history of sandhill crane. Here, you will find her summaries, reflections and concerns with the proposed bay delta conservation plan as she embarks on a four month journey to read the 34,000 page plan. Opportunities and threats are addressed in chapters 9 and 10, while chapter 11 is focussed on an action plan towards protecting the key roosting site while building interest in sandhill cranes and manitoulin island for conservation and ecotourism. In thinking about the future of habitat conservation planning, it is important to appreciate its legacy. The nature state rethinking the history of conservation taylor. Bay delta conservation plan has major flaws environmental. The result was the bay delta conservation plan bdcp, which would allow construction of a peripheral conveyance under the cover of the habitat conservation plan provision of the esa. The bay delta conservation plan hcpnccp and the ensuing. Bay delta conservation plan water education foundation. The bay delta conservation plan is a process for obtaining longterm project.